Lending Manager - Direct Lending Team
Salary: €60,000 - €65,000
Department: Lending and Business Development
Reporting to: Chief Commercial Officer
The Role
The Lending Manager will play a key role in delivering annual lending targets through direct mortgage business. The successful candidate will manage new lending applications from enquiry through to completion, ensuring strong pipeline performance and exceptional customer service.
This role will involve building strong internal and external relationships, supporting introducers and stakeholders, and contributing to business growth through proactive lending management.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver annual new business lending targets through direct lending
Manage quality, conversion, and delivery of new mortgage applications
Progress cases from initial enquiry through to completion
Monitor and manage pipeline performance to ensure service excellence
Maintain strong relationships with internal departments (Credit, Finance, AML, etc.)
Provide training and support to brokers, new staff, and existing team members
Identify new business opportunities through introducers and direct leads
Provide updates to senior management on market trends and competitor activity
Support process improvement initiatives and special projects
Education and Experience
Third level qualification or relevant industry qualification
APA or QFA qualification required
Minimum 5 years' experience in banking/lending/mortgage environments
Strong knowledge of consumer lending practices across owner occupier and buy-to-let
Strong Microsoft Office skills
Skills and Personal Profile
Highly motivated and target-driven
Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
Team player with strong initiative
Professional, discreet, and confidential approach
Strong working knowledge of Excel, Word, and Office 365